Watauga County property record for 260 Howard St, Boone, NC 28607
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,948 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,536 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2900-88-1759-000 |
| Primary APN | 2900-88-1759-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,948 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1845943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 HOWARD ST |
| City | BOONE |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28607-4032 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | BOB1 |
| Legal Description | MILLERS SALVAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER |
| Jurisdiction | WATAUGA NC |
| Township / Civil Division | BOONE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 920500 |
260 Howard St, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Watauga County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 N CENTER ST, HICKORY, NC 28601-1320 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 260 Howard St was $4,536.
Source: Watauga County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| Municipality | Boone Town |
| County | Watauga County |
| Unified School District | Watauga County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $518,190 (-) Land $203,100 Building $315,090 | ||
| 2025 | $4,536.00 | $518,190 Land $203,100 Building $315,090 | |
| 2024 | $518,190 Land $203,100 Building $315,090 | ||
| 2023 | $326,760 Land $203,100 Building $123,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 17, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 260 Howard St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 76% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | APPALACHIAN STATE UNIV WTP state or territorial government · serves 11,150 people · EPA ID NC0195101 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Skyline Telephone Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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